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The good: Though one of the more overlooked prospects in this class, Nicholas has the athleticism, instincts and intangibles to become an NFL starter. At 6-foot-2, 235-pounds he has adequate size for the outside, functional strength and the overall skills to play the run and pass. He's quick to diagnose plays and can slip blocks well with fast reactions and reads that allow him to make tackles. He's especially tough as a pass rusher with a burst off the edge to beat tackles. He's a strong hitter with the powe to cause turnovers and the quickness to avoid blockers and he matches up well with running backs in pass coverage.

The bad: He must improve his power, hand usage, footwork and timing to be effective off the edge at the pro level. He lacks the size to play in a 3-4 scheme and is best suited to play the weakside in a 4-3 scheme. He struggles when a big body is over him and can be stiff in his movement. He needs to be better at the point of attack on plays that are run directly at him. At times bigger blockers will engulf him and that's an area that needs to be addressed before he's ready to be a starter.

Outlook: He did not run the 40 at the combine, but participated in skills and agility skills and bench pressed 29 reps. His best opportunity would be on the outside in a scheme like the Bears, Colts and Bucs play where he is allowed to run to the ball protected from blockers. He should compete for the nickel linebacker role early in his career. He's a marginal top 120 prospect who likely will not be selected on the first day. He's a solid second day selection with an NFL starting grade after some development.

This is special to Rivals.com from Frank Coyle. Coyle has written about the NFL Draft in his newsletter for more than...[Complete Bio]